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Wounded veteran becomes first combat amputee to summit Mount Everest

By Andrew Russell, Global News, May 20, 2016 Man becomes first veteran amputee to scale Mount Everest When 30-year-old U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Charlie Linville reached the 8,848-metre summit of Mount Everest he did so without his right foot. The Afghanistan veteran lost a significant portion of his right leg after stepping on an… Continue reading Wounded veteran becomes first combat amputee to summit Mount Everest

Multiple scams arise after Fort McMurray wildfires

By Mack Lamoureux, CBC News, May 20, 2016 ‘These people have been through so much and then to have them scammed… is shameful and it is disgusting’ Fraudsters are attempting to scam kind-hearted Albertans out of donations, evacuees out of funds to rebuild their home and the government out of disaster funds, officials warn. Throughout the battle with… Continue reading Multiple scams arise after Fort McMurray wildfires

Fire bans in place for Sask. campsites over May long as Fort McMurray fire burns

By CBC News, May 20, 2016 Fire ban violations can lead to eviction from park premises, fine up to $50K It’s back to business for campsites around Saskatchewan, just in time for the May long weekend. “There are no restrictions on camping this weekend due to either smoke or fires. All of our parks are… Continue reading Fire bans in place for Sask. campsites over May long as Fort McMurray fire burns

Fort McMurray evacuees shocked after trucks stolen in Saskatoon

By David Shield, CBC News, May 20, 2016 Angie Fougere and brother lost irreplaceable jewelry, pictures while fleeing forest fire Angie Fougere says she can’t believe thieves would try and capitalize on her tragedy. Last weekend, Fougere and her brother lost practically everything they owned when their trucks were stolen from a Saskatoon hotel parking… Continue reading Fort McMurray evacuees shocked after trucks stolen in Saskatoon

Kindersley MOCK Incident

By Kindersley Fire, May 18, 2016 The following video is a MOCK INCIDENT performed by RCMP, Heartland Health (Kindersley EMS), Kindersley Funeral Home and Kindersley Fire/Rescue in participation with SunWest School Division. Students from Kindersley and surrounding area took part in the annual PARTY Program. (Prevention of Alcohol& Drug Related Trauma in Youth.

'It started tickling me': Passenger recounts horror at meeting tarantula on Air Transat flight

By Elysha Enos, CBC News, May 20, 2016 Quebec woman thought she was hallucinating as tarantula climbed up her leg Catherine Moreau was watching a movie on her iPad on a flight to Montreal when she felt what she thought was a wire brushing against her. When she looked down she saw a giant, furry tarantula climbing… Continue reading 'It started tickling me': Passenger recounts horror at meeting tarantula on Air Transat flight

Pharmasave: Allergies?

Hay fever– You may call them hay fever, but seasonal allergies, also known as allergic rhinitis, can be triggered by different types of pollen, but not by hay. Poison ivy – Contact dermatitis is another kind of allergy, one that appears as a skin rash. One of the most common triggers of contact dermatitis is… Continue reading Pharmasave: Allergies?

Castle Building Centre: The Hardware Spinner

By Scott Wright, PlanitDIY The Hardware Spinner As a kid, I have vivid memories of my grandfather’s garage workshop. It was the most fascinating place you could imagine. That musty smell of sawdust mixed with grease and his coal-fired stove is something I’ll always remember. As a career cabinet maker for the railroad, he had… Continue reading Castle Building Centre: The Hardware Spinner

Saskatchewan Index of Wellbeing – Sharing Opportunity

Date: Tuesday, June 7, 2016 Time: 7:00PM Location: Kindersley & District Plains Museum, 903 11th Avenue East, Kindersley SK Saskatchewan Index of Wellbeing We Want to Hear From You! Community- Wide Sharing Opportunity -How are we doing as a province? -What makes Saskatchewan a great place to live, work and play? Refreshments will be available Call… Continue reading Saskatchewan Index of Wellbeing – Sharing Opportunity

6 Ways You Know the Robots Are Revolting

By Glenn McDonald, Discovery News Robot Revolution? Every few weeks, it seems, a new story hits the headlines about the latest breakthrough in the field of robotics. Innovations are happening all the time, of course. The term “robotics” encompasses a global system of technology, industry and research. But certain kinds of robot stories break through into popular… Continue reading 6 Ways You Know the Robots Are Revolting